Join the fun! Start developing apps for the Mac desktop now — this book shows you how!

The Mac App Store is open for desktop business! You can get in on the action with this easy-to-follow guide to developing a Mac app from concept to completion. Here's how to become a registered Mac developer, plan an app that users will love, work with Objective-C and code libraries, build and debug your app, and market it through the App Store.

Welcome to Mac land — learn about Mac apps in general, the tools you need to start building them, and how to register as a Mac developer

Learn the code — discover the basics of Objective-C programming, the Cocoa Framework, and how to create a Mac app's user interface

It's all about the user — learn strategies for supporting user expectations and how to create a positive user experience